Eh, I think it will be fine. This is likely the first instance you use the bike, and a barren open section like this is the perfect way to get a handle on the controls.
I'd imagine that things get more complex and dense depending on the different locales you visit. I'd also think that the bike will get power-ups just like Samus herself so bike traversal will have it's own depth with exploration and combat. We've seen too many different environments with so much detail and density to assume that things will change all that much to the core design of Metroid. We'll have to wait and see, but I have high faith in this project and the vision.
Europe definitely wins here. Robots are cool and would have got me to play the series much earlier in life. I avoided the series (and this game specifically) growing up because the box art was super lame to me, lol.
Just happy they are on Switch. The price is outrageous, but they are two of the best games ever made. I'll just wait for the inevitable MAR10 day sale they do every year. It might be 2027 before they are discounted, but its just legacy software so I can wait.
Now if there are significant changes that enhance the experience though, well, I'll let NintendoLife tell me if it's worth the cost or not.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has to have a release date reveal trailer along with one final thing that sets it apart from the first 3 mainline entries.
Other than that, I'm hoping for a second batch of free performance updates for original Switch games, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and X.
Fully expecting Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + (insert content here) for $19.99.
More on Splatoon Raiders & Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment w/ release dates.
...and of course, that one more thing that they love to do. My guess would be the next entry of the Animal Crossing series since it's shown itself to be just as much of a console seller as any of their major franchises at this point.
This is 100% reactionary to the continued threats looming over Pokémon as a video game franchise. For whatever reason, they'll literally do everything else before making better mainline Pokémon games, lol.
I haven't played it yet, so I'm not sure how true this is, but given the team's size and how long it took to develop...
Is it possible that Team Cherry were play testing it so much that they mastered the game's mechanics over the last few years and this is the result of their skill level not matching the skill level of a larger portion of their player base? I think that's a strong possibility that difficulty scaling gets increasingly harder the more someone plays the game they are making.
I agree with the above sentiments that difficulty settings would simply resolve the issue.
I do have "nostalgia" for the original Bubsy since it was among the very first video games I ever owned on the SNES. My sister and I spent many weekend evenings trying to beat that stupid game, but we never did... That said, it did create some memories, so there's that, but I'd never want to revisit it or any of the past entries. Bubsy 4D doesn't look bad though.
I'm not really sure who this collection was for except the most devout believers of video game preservation and the industry's history.
@OldDanNew Oh! That's really nice! Having big games like this have the option for cross-save is incredible so you aren't completely going without the performance of better hardware.
Just curious, any trouble syncing Achievements with any progress made on the Switch 2 and swapping back to Xbox?
I think it's great so far personally. There's also value in the free upgrades to past games that I already own. There's plenty to enjoy from the upgrade and honestly way better than the original Nintendo Switch launch 3 months in.
I think its still missing that one game that can push it and identify it. For whatever reason Mario Kart World isn't making the splash many thought it would. I haven't played Donkey Kong Bananza yet, so I can't have an opinion on it other than I wasn't inclined to buy it day one, lol.
This is fascinating to me because I would have thought Neva would have been part of the conversation. It's a phenomenal game that is independently made.
If you compare it to other indie projects, it trumps them in critical acclaim and as an art form + its a game fun to play through. Price tag is $19.99 as well. And Balatro - Infinite Replay Value and a GOTY nomination. Priced at $14.99.
My point is, everything will be fine. Consumers aren't as dumb as some of these indie devs think they are. They just see the vocal minority online and have started panicking. The mistake was voicing the concern in the first place. That's now sparking this conversation we shouldn't be having.
As far as Switch & Switch 2 releases go, I'll be grabbing: Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 1 w/ free Switch 2 Upgrade) and Little Nightmares III since it doesn't seem to be a game key card.
I'm hoping the Switch 2 version of Little Nightmares III has the friend pass so I can play co-op with my wife without needing two copies of the game. (We have two Switch 2 consoles) They've been really vague on that though...
I'm just going to patiently wait and see if they'll add a Director's Cut English Dub to these. Just crazy to think they wouldn't do that after providing a dub to Yakuza 0 as a launch title.
Just too jarring to constantly keep switching voice casts and languages.
I'm hopeful for their new endeavors, I just hope they have the budget to fully realize their flagship project together. Launching with a "AAA" video game out of the gate is the riskiest move a brand new studio can make in 2025.
There seem to be a lot of caveats for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions... The thing they are dancing around in their official FAQ is the inclusion of a friend pass for the Nintendo versions.
"In order to allow the most people to play the game in co-op, we’ll include at launch a Friend’s Pass on the different platforms where it’s possible."
My wife and I both own Nintendo Switch 2 systems and we want to play this together without needing two separate copies. If this isn't possible, we would just buy it on PS5 and take turns, but co-op is ideal, but I need them to just come out and say: Friend Pass is available on these platforms and not be so vague. The only reason we haven't pre-ordered it yet is the sheer lack of transparency.
If I had to take a wild guess based on the single frame that we were given... I'd say they are digging back to the very beginning of their catalog and maybe looking into reviving Star Voyager or Cybernoid from the NES era.
@AussieMcBucket XV was a multi-media franchise spanning tons of mobile games, VR games, books, movies, manga, anime, DLC, etc...
And then several DLCs ended up being cancelled because they simply couldn't keep the interest in it going, so they turned the final stretch of the story into a book instead.
All of that said though, the core game itself is actually pretty good, imo, and it provides a conclusive enough ending that it could still work on its own, but there are many plot holes that can make the game feel incomplete to some.
I think in this case, if the organizers were co-operative and made written documentation to Nintendo that they would request permission for future events, Nintendo could have had the decency to give them a waived or provided a temporary permission form for a specific roster of games for this one event.
I think it's a bit tone-deaf for a company to completely disregard a charity event for the sake of legality. Of course, I don't know as much about business law in Japan, so maybe it's just a "by the books" situation. Still think there were ways around it than just "please understand."
Yeah, that 78GB download is going to be a nope from me, lol. I have the storage, but I don't want to dedicate that much of the internal memory to one game, so I'll be passing on the Switch 2 version.
Going to hold out until larger capacity express cards are both more affordable and easier to get before shopping for one.
Looking forward to playing (and replaying) the content in Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed Worlds!
I was curious if the game had Game Share so my wife could play on her Switch 2 and have her own camera control like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker did in its free upgrade. Surprised if this isn't the case for this paid upgrade pack!
@Zeroo I guess if you are strictly playing Nintendo's offerings this would be the case, lol.
I'm currently juggling: Mario Kart World, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
All of these have received similar glowing reviews from both Nintendo Life and other gaming websites.
@Fizza Yeah, I never understood that. It's an objectively incredible game! I think its a vocal minority of completionists that want to 100% every entry in a given series. The common complaint is simply "Too Many Moons," and I think that's simply remedied by pacing oneself over the game having too much to collect, lol.
Anyway, really looking forward to Donkey Kong Bananza. Not getting it Day 1 since I have too much play on Switch 2 already but will still get to it later this year!
It's been really fast on both wired and wireless connections in my household!
Mario Kart World on Day 1 downloaded extremely fast. Maybe 10 - 15 minutes including install? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack downloaded and installed within 5 minutes! I've had some of the free upgrades download in 30 seconds as well.
Turning a negative into a positive. Publicity stunt or not, GameStop replaced every Nintendo Switch 2 that was damaged at launch by them and then saw an opportunity to make the most of it. All I can say is, well played.
My wife has been absolutely addicted to Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and I really want to play it once she's finished! I don't usually care too much on the final score but I really think this should have received a 10 as there wasn't a single bad thing about the product itself.
Ooof, I really didn't like that song. Gave me Sonic Heroes flashbacks... Mostly because they reuse these songs for crossover events in the Phantasy Star games with the Sonic series and oh boy...
Can't wait to listen to this one for dozens of hours while LTQ farming in PSO2:NGS!
@EriXz I agree with this statement, however I've also seen the ignorance of parents looking to get an affordable deal on a system for their kids. They don't understand that internet access is now an integral part of gaming and piracy is rampant. So, I'm not entirely without sympathy for those parents who don't play or understand video games.
They just see a Switch 2 on Facebook Marketplace for $250-$300 and snag it without a second thought. Then when the system doesn't work, they look at and fault Nintendo for a lack of a solution because the person they bought it from is long gone.
But I do agree, there are plenty of options to test a device, but personally, I'd only buy a device brand new, or used by a reputable retailer that will be willing to exchange it if there is a problem. It really should be a non-issue with the use of common sense.
I am so excited for this game! Thanks Jim and Alex for the additional coverage! Hate that the capture card messed up so much footage, but this still made me very excited to get my hands on it!
Eh, I don't think this was intentional. I think someone on the team noticed that the Random option wasn't working as intended and they simply fixed it to its intended use-case. They can't read the minds of their player-base and know that people were using this option to work around a limitation that they don't currently see an issue with.
It is being painted that way by the unknowing consumer though. The competitive crowd is mad that the option is gone, but in reality, it was never supposed to work that way. It is definitely important to let them know that online players want the option and instead of the player-base using the work around, now they are using their platforms to be more vocal about what they want to see in a future update. I feel this "backlash" will only benefit the game in the end.
Probably more of a blessing in disguise situation here, and I have no doubt more options are in the works for the online mode. There is clearly going to be an online tournament mode soon as NintendoVS is ramping up for the Mario Kart World Invitational and with the current structure of the online, that isn't possible.
We'll just have to wait and see what they do next!
@BFahey3 Having used Zelda Notes for about 10 hours, I'm unsure what the big issue everyone is having with it. The biggest complaint I've seen is how annoying the voice guidance is... but you have to manually activate it and you can even mute it with text telling you what to do instead, so how grating it was for the end user is 100% their decision. It's only use case is when something is at a different altitude, but even then, you can just have it tell you via text instead of voice.
I've been using it with 0 voice guidance and its been the most helpful tool for the game and blows away anything the community has made for it since it's fully synced to your save file and checks off everything you've done within seconds of finding it. It even has exclusive lore collectables and I think it's one of the coolest additions personally.
And this was for Breath of the Wild. I haven't even tried it yet on Tears of the Kingdom yet.
I'm still experimenting to find the right vehicle for him though. (I just unlocked him Sunday night. Hate how unlocking characters works in this game...)
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Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It's Making Me Nervous
Eh, I think it will be fine. This is likely the first instance you use the bike, and a barren open section like this is the perfect way to get a handle on the controls.
I'd imagine that things get more complex and dense depending on the different locales you visit. I'd also think that the bike will get power-ups just like Samus herself so bike traversal will have it's own depth with exploration and combat. We've seen too many different environments with so much detail and density to assume that things will change all that much to the core design of Metroid. We'll have to wait and see, but I have high faith in this project and the vision.
Re: Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Sells 1 Million Copies
Capcom vs. SNK is a way more interesting direction to go for me personally and would love to see it happen!
Re: Sega Reignites Its Nintendo Rivalry In New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailer
As a die-hard Nintendo fan, I enjoyed that a lot.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Operation C / Probotector (Game Boy)
Europe definitely wins here. Robots are cool and would have got me to play the series much earlier in life. I avoided the series (and this game specifically) growing up because the box art was super lame to me, lol.
Re: Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Set To Haunt Your Switch 2 In 2026
SO happy it's English dubbed!!! Definitely excited to re-play this game!!!!
My wife has never played it before so she is in for an experience!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
Just happy they are on Switch. The price is outrageous, but they are two of the best games ever made. I'll just wait for the inevitable MAR10 day sale they do every year. It might be 2027 before they are discounted, but its just legacy software so I can wait.
Now if there are significant changes that enhance the experience though, well, I'll let NintendoLife tell me if it's worth the cost or not.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has to have a release date reveal trailer along with one final thing that sets it apart from the first 3 mainline entries.
Other than that, I'm hoping for a second batch of free performance updates for original Switch games, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and X.
Fully expecting Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + (insert content here) for $19.99.
More on Splatoon Raiders & Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment w/ release dates.
...and of course, that one more thing that they love to do. My guess would be the next entry of the Animal Crossing series since it's shown itself to be just as much of a console seller as any of their major franchises at this point.
Re: Nintendo Direct Announced For Friday, 12th September 2025
This is exciting news for sure!!! I'll definitely have to make time for this.
I have one hope for this direct... More free upgrades for Switch games, specifically the Xenoblade Chronicles series.
Everything else will just be icing on top for me!
Re: Nintendo's Patent On 'Sub Characters' Could Have Some Dire Ramifications
This is 100% reactionary to the continued threats looming over Pokémon as a video game franchise. For whatever reason, they'll literally do everything else before making better mainline Pokémon games, lol.
Re: Talking Point: Is Hollow Knight: Silksong Too Difficult?
I haven't played it yet, so I'm not sure how true this is, but given the team's size and how long it took to develop...
Is it possible that Team Cherry were play testing it so much that they mastered the game's mechanics over the last few years and this is the result of their skill level not matching the skill level of a larger portion of their player base? I think that's a strong possibility that difficulty scaling gets increasingly harder the more someone plays the game they are making.
I agree with the above sentiments that difficulty settings would simply resolve the issue.
Re: Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake Resurfaces, Will Be Playable At TGS 2025
@Orpheus79V Thanks for clarifying!
Re: Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake Resurfaces, Will Be Playable At TGS 2025
I see Forever Entertainment is listed as the publisher and SEGA is the developer of the original's remake here on Nintendo Life. Is that accurate?
Re: Review: Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
I do have "nostalgia" for the original Bubsy since it was among the very first video games I ever owned on the SNES. My sister and I spent many weekend evenings trying to beat that stupid game, but we never did... That said, it did create some memories, so there's that, but I'd never want to revisit it or any of the past entries. Bubsy 4D doesn't look bad though.
I'm not really sure who this collection was for except the most devout believers of video game preservation and the industry's history.
Re: "The Most Impressive Switch 2 Port To Date" - Digital Foundry Examines Star Wars Outlaws
@OldDanNew Oh! That's really nice! Having big games like this have the option for cross-save is incredible so you aren't completely going without the performance of better hardware.
Just curious, any trouble syncing Achievements with any progress made on the Switch 2 and swapping back to Xbox?
Re: Nintendo Life Reader Survey 2025
@lyle_catcliffe It should have also included an option for "Nintendo Today!" since I get that notification before anyone can report on it happening.
Re: Poll: Three Months In, How Would You Rate Switch 2's Library So Far?
I think it's great so far personally. There's also value in the free upgrades to past games that I already own. There's plenty to enjoy from the upgrade and honestly way better than the original Nintendo Switch launch 3 months in.
I think its still missing that one game that can push it and identify it. For whatever reason Mario Kart World isn't making the splash many thought it would. I haven't played Donkey Kong Bananza yet, so I can't have an opinion on it other than I wasn't inclined to buy it day one, lol.
Re: "I Can't Afford To Give It Away For Free" - Silksong's Low Price Is Causing Devs To Re-Evaluate Their Own Games
This is fascinating to me because I would have thought Neva would have been part of the conversation. It's a phenomenal game that is independently made.
If you compare it to other indie projects, it trumps them in critical acclaim and as an art form + its a game fun to play through. Price tag is $19.99 as well. And Balatro - Infinite Replay Value and a GOTY nomination. Priced at $14.99.
My point is, everything will be fine. Consumers aren't as dumb as some of these indie devs think they are. They just see the vocal minority online and have started panicking. The mistake was voicing the concern in the first place. That's now sparking this conversation we shouldn't be having.
Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For September and October 2025
As far as Switch & Switch 2 releases go, I'll be grabbing: Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 1 w/ free Switch 2 Upgrade) and Little Nightmares III since it doesn't seem to be a game key card.
I'm hoping the Switch 2 version of Little Nightmares III has the friend pass so I can play co-op with my wife without needing two copies of the game. (We have two Switch 2 consoles) They've been really vague on that though...
Re: 66 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Blockbuster Sale' (North America)
I might pick up GRIS and The Messenger during this sale even if I'm not quite ready to play them yet... $6.98 is a steal.
Re: Review: Genki Force Field 2 And Energy Pack - The Ultimate Switch 2 'On The Road' Combo?
This was exactly what I was looking for! I'll probably end up picking both of these up in the near future!
Re: SEGA Shares A Detailed Look At Yakuza Kiwami & Kiwami 2 In New Switch 2 Gameplay Footage
I'm just going to patiently wait and see if they'll add a Director's Cut English Dub to these. Just crazy to think they wouldn't do that after providing a dub to Yakuza 0 as a launch title.
Just too jarring to constantly keep switching voice casts and languages.
Re: Another Switch Game Just Got A Free Switch 2 Upgrade - Includes Higher Frame Rate, Enhanced Resolution And More
Is there a comprehensive list of Switch to Switch 2 Upgrades on Nintendo Life? Both free and paid?
I can't seem to find it readily available for some reason if it does exist.
Re: Hideaki Itsuno Hires 'Devil May Cry' And 'Street Fighter' Legends For New Studio
I'm hopeful for their new endeavors, I just hope they have the budget to fully realize their flagship project together. Launching with a "AAA" video game out of the gate is the riskiest move a brand new studio can make in 2025.
Best of luck! If it looks great, I'll be there!
Re: Little Nightmares 3 And Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition Announced For Switch 2
There seem to be a lot of caveats for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 editions... The thing they are dancing around in their official FAQ is the inclusion of a friend pass for the Nintendo versions.
"In order to allow the most people to play the game in co-op, we’ll include at launch a Friend’s Pass on the different platforms where it’s possible."
My wife and I both own Nintendo Switch 2 systems and we want to play this together without needing two separate copies. If this isn't possible, we would just buy it on PS5 and take turns, but co-op is ideal, but I need them to just come out and say: Friend Pass is available on these platforms and not be so vague. The only reason we haven't pre-ordered it yet is the sheer lack of transparency.
Re: Revived Publisher Acclaim Is Teasing Something For Next Week
If I had to take a wild guess based on the single frame that we were given... I'd say they are digging back to the very beginning of their catalog and maybe looking into reviving Star Voyager or Cybernoid from the NES era.
Re: Final Fantasy 14 Director Has Had "Positive Discussions" With Nintendo On Switch 2 Port
@AussieMcBucket XV was a multi-media franchise spanning tons of mobile games, VR games, books, movies, manga, anime, DLC, etc...
And then several DLCs ended up being cancelled because they simply couldn't keep the interest in it going, so they turned the final stretch of the story into a book instead.
All of that said though, the core game itself is actually pretty good, imo, and it provides a conclusive enough ending that it could still work on its own, but there are many plot holes that can make the game feel incomplete to some.
Re: Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
UFO 50, Opus: Prism Peak and Glaciered all look great.
Not many Indie World presentations grab me, but this one had plenty for me to look forward to!
Re: Nintendo Won't Let Charity Speedrunning Event Use Its Games Without Permission, Because Of Course
I think in this case, if the organizers were co-operative and made written documentation to Nintendo that they would request permission for future events, Nintendo could have had the decency to give them a waived or provided a temporary permission form for a specific roster of games for this one event.
I think it's a bit tone-deaf for a company to completely disregard a charity event for the sake of legality. Of course, I don't know as much about business law in Japan, so maybe it's just a "by the books" situation. Still think there were ways around it than just "please understand."
Re: Apex Legends Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Upgrade Detailed
Yeah, that 78GB download is going to be a nope from me, lol. I have the storage, but I don't want to dedicate that much of the internal memory to one game, so I'll be passing on the Switch 2 version.
Going to hold out until larger capacity express cards are both more affordable and easier to get before shopping for one.
Re: Kirby And The Forgotten Land Switch 2 Trailer Showcases More New Mouthful Modes
Looking forward to playing (and replaying) the content in Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed Worlds!
I was curious if the game had Game Share so my wife could play on her Switch 2 and have her own camera control like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker did in its free upgrade. Surprised if this isn't the case for this paid upgrade pack!
Re: Hands On: Forget The Name, Square Enix's New Action RPG Is A Lovely HD-2D Take On SNES-Era Zelda
I absolutely fell in love with the demo and wanted more when it was over.
I don't usually buy games day one, but this is a definite pre-order as soon as they go live on the eShop!
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
@Zeroo I guess if you are strictly playing Nintendo's offerings this would be the case, lol.
I'm currently juggling: Mario Kart World, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
All of these have received similar glowing reviews from both Nintendo Life and other gaming websites.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
@Fizza Yeah, I never understood that. It's an objectively incredible game! I think its a vocal minority of completionists that want to 100% every entry in a given series. The common complaint is simply "Too Many Moons," and I think that's simply remedied by pacing oneself over the game having too much to collect, lol.
Anyway, really looking forward to Donkey Kong Bananza. Not getting it Day 1 since I have too much play on Switch 2 already but will still get to it later this year!
Re: Poll: How Are Your Download Speeds On Switch 2?
It's been really fast on both wired and wireless connections in my household!
Mario Kart World on Day 1 downloaded extremely fast. Maybe 10 - 15 minutes including install? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack downloaded and installed within 5 minutes! I've had some of the free upgrades download in 30 seconds as well.
I've spent very little time waiting so far!
Re: GameStop Is Auctioning Off Its Infamous Switch 2 Stapler For Charity
Turning a negative into a positive. Publicity stunt or not, GameStop replaced every Nintendo Switch 2 that was damaged at launch by them and then saw an opportunity to make the most of it. All I can say is, well played.
Re: Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Updated To Version 2.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I really need to revisit this. Haven't played it since 2020 when my wife requested it. Nice to have Game Share options now!
Re: Mini Review: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Now Near-Perfect On The New Console
My wife has been absolutely addicted to Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and I really want to play it once she's finished! I don't usually care too much on the final score but I really think this should have received a 10 as there wasn't a single bad thing about the product itself.
Re: A New Nintendo Magazine Is Seeking Your Support On Kickstarter Right Now
I love that physical magazines are still getting printed, but I already have NintendoLife for my daily Nintendo news.
I do wish them the best of luck though!
Re: Wait, 'Busted' Member Is The Singer Of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Opening?
Ooof, I really didn't like that song. Gave me Sonic Heroes flashbacks... Mostly because they reuse these songs for crossover events in the Phantasy Star games with the Sonic series and oh boy...
Can't wait to listen to this one for dozens of hours while LTQ farming in PSO2:NGS!
Re: Digimon Story: Time Stranger Switch 2 Listing Surfaces Online
My wife have been excited for this one! It looks really fun!
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?
Hmmm, I'd say so far Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is my Nintendo GOTY with Mario Kart World being my runner up.
But I have a feeling Donkey Kong Bananza and/or Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will end up beating them both out.
Re: Nintendo's Ability To Ban Switch 2 Consoles Has Landed It In Hot Water
@EriXz I agree with this statement, however I've also seen the ignorance of parents looking to get an affordable deal on a system for their kids. They don't understand that internet access is now an integral part of gaming and piracy is rampant. So, I'm not entirely without sympathy for those parents who don't play or understand video games.
They just see a Switch 2 on Facebook Marketplace for $250-$300 and snag it without a second thought. Then when the system doesn't work, they look at and fault Nintendo for a lack of a solution because the person they bought it from is long gone.
But I do agree, there are plenty of options to test a device, but personally, I'd only buy a device brand new, or used by a reputable retailer that will be willing to exchange it if there is a problem. It really should be a non-issue with the use of common sense.
Re: Preview: Donkey Kong Bananza - DK's Getting His Own Odyssey, And It's A Helluva Trip
I am so excited for this game! Thanks Jim and Alex for the additional coverage! Hate that the capture card messed up so much footage, but this still made me very excited to get my hands on it!
Re: Front Mission 3: Remake Appears To Replace 2D Art Assets With Generative AI
Of all the games to get treated like this... why, WHY did it have to be one of my favorite games...
Sadly, having to pass on this... It looks awful.
Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
Eh, I don't think this was intentional. I think someone on the team noticed that the Random option wasn't working as intended and they simply fixed it to its intended use-case. They can't read the minds of their player-base and know that people were using this option to work around a limitation that they don't currently see an issue with.
It is being painted that way by the unknowing consumer though. The competitive crowd is mad that the option is gone, but in reality, it was never supposed to work that way. It is definitely important to let them know that online players want the option and instead of the player-base using the work around, now they are using their platforms to be more vocal about what they want to see in a future update. I feel this "backlash" will only benefit the game in the end.
Probably more of a blessing in disguise situation here, and I have no doubt more options are in the works for the online mode. There is clearly going to be an online tournament mode soon as NintendoVS is ramping up for the Mario Kart World Invitational and with the current structure of the online, that isn't possible.
We'll just have to wait and see what they do next!
Re: Japanese Charts: Mario Kart World Speeds Past 1 Million Physical Sales
@SuperBro64 Definitely not alone for sure. I am still in love with it and played it for 4 hours straight last night. That time just flew by!
It's an incredible game and I'm about to start playing it on my lunch break here in a few minutes at work!
Re: Feature: Every Switch 2 Launch Game, Ranked
@BFahey3 Having used Zelda Notes for about 10 hours, I'm unsure what the big issue everyone is having with it. The biggest complaint I've seen is how annoying the voice guidance is... but you have to manually activate it and you can even mute it with text telling you what to do instead, so how grating it was for the end user is 100% their decision. It's only use case is when something is at a different altitude, but even then, you can just have it tell you via text instead of voice.
I've been using it with 0 voice guidance and its been the most helpful tool for the game and blows away anything the community has made for it since it's fully synced to your save file and checks off everything you've done within seconds of finding it. It even has exclusive lore collectables and I think it's one of the coolest additions personally.
And this was for Breath of the Wild. I haven't even tried it yet on Tears of the Kingdom yet.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
My main is 100% Swoop now.
I'm still experimenting to find the right vehicle for him though. (I just unlocked him Sunday night. Hate how unlocking characters works in this game...)
Re: "One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
I can't say I have any personal issue with the screen's performance. Granted it's probably still the best display in my household right now.
Games tend to appear to have smoother animation and camera panning on my Switch 2 than my 5 year old QLED TV, lol.
Re: Best Power Banks and Chargers To Play Nintendo Switch 2 On The Go
Thank you for this! I had a forum post with this exact question and I'm happy to see it fully answered here! 😄